SAN LORENZO — Laura”s Law and what it means to people who suffer from several mental illness will be discussed at a forum Friday.

Laura”s Law allows court-ordered treatment of severely mentally ill patients who are unable to make sound decisions about their health.

Alameda County supervisors approved Laura”s Law in December, joining seven other counties in the state.

Speakers at the forum include Supervisor Wilma Chan, who led the effort to enact the law in Alameda County; Rebecca Gebhart, of the county”s Health Care Services Agency; Hayward Police Chief Diane Urban; and former Supervisor Gail Steele.

The panel will review the effect of Laura”s Law in Alameda County, how it is going to be used, the role of law enforcement and the impact on families.

The forum will be 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday at the San Lorenzo Library, 395 Paseo Grande, San Lorenzo. The event is sponsored by the League of Women Voters Eden Area.

Registration and lunch begin at 11:30 a.m. with the panel discussion following. The forum is free, and lunch is $12. All those attending are asked to RSVP, whether they are ordering lunch.